Surf Forecasts:
Kennebunk Beach surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, ENE swell with 497 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kennebunk Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Kennebunk Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kennebunk Beach in the next 16 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kennebunk Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s goin’ on for the next couple of weeks.
Alright, so the first nugget of decent surf doesn’t show up until Thursday the 30th of July. Before that, it’s a flat spell with nothing really worth paddling out for. We’re looking at a decent pulse of energy rollin’ in on Thursday, but the rest of the 16-day window is pretty bleak. There’s a big gap of nothing from Friday the 31st of July all the way through to the end of the run.
The standout window is definitely Thursday the 30th. Kennebunk Beach is the only game in town, and it’s gonna be a short-lived window. We’ve got a solid swell coming in from the East, pushing around 8 ft in the morning and 7 ft in the afternoon. That’s a chunky wave for a sheltered spot, and the combined energy is a solid 520 (moderate wave energy). The kicker here is the wind—it’s cranking from the North-Northeast at 12 mph, which is pure offshore. That’s gonna make for some clean, steep faces.
Now, the period is only 7 seconds on that swell, so it’s a short-period wind swell. It’s gonna be a bit lumpy and not the classic groundswell, but with that offshore wind, it’ll still be fun. The water’s at 62°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so don’t forget a decent suit. Because the swell is over 5 ft and under 8 ft, this is going to be too much for beginners, leaving it for the more experienced crew. And since it’s a beach break, that short period will keep it a bit crumbly, but the offshore wind will help.
Honestly, after Thursday the 30th, it’s a long, dry spell. Friday morning the 31st has a tiny 3 ft SSE swell with clean offshore wind, but it’s just not enough. The rest of the run is riddled with tiny swells, onshore winds, and poor conditions. There’s a small spike of 5 ft on the 11th of August, but it’s from the South with a short period and cross-shore wind, so it’s just messy. This isn’t really a spot for kite surfing either, given the sheltered nature.
So, your best bet is to mark Thursday the 30th on the calendar. It’s not a classic, but it’s the only real chance for a decent session. After that, you’re better off waiting for the next system.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSE 8 | S 5 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 6 | E 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | E 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 10 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 48 | 93 | 53 | 32 | 24 | 58 | 465 | 412 | 254 | 111 | 76 | 28 | 23 | 22 | 32 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 15 | 57 | 13 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | on | on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:35AM2.44m | 11:35PM2.84m | 12:14PM2.50m | 00:14AM2.88m | 12:50PM2.55m | 00:51AM2.89m | 1:25PM2.61m | 1:28AM2.88m | 2:00PM2.66m | 2:06AM2.86m | 2:35PM2.72m | 2:46AM2.80m | 3:13PM2.78m | 3:30AM2.73m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:22PM0.44m | 6:02AM0.15m | 6:00PM0.39m | 6:36AM0.11m | 6:37PM0.34m | 7:09AM0.08m | 7:14PM0.30m | 7:42AM0.06m | 7:52PM0.26m | 8:16AM0.06m | 8:33PM0.22m | 8:54AM0.08m | 9:17PM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — |
 | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — |
mm | — | 2 | 7 | — | — | 6 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 2 |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 4 |
| kJ | 48 | 15 | 14 | 32 | 24 | 58 | 55 | 108 | 68 | 76 | 64 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 32 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 9 | SE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 24 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 111 | 76 | 28 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 19 | 3 | 7 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | — | E 6 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 5 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 7 | — | 7 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | SSE 8 | S 5 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | NE 4 | E 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | N 4 | N 4 | — | — | — | SSW 2 | — | — | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 7 | SSW 5 |
| kJ | 1 | 93 | 53 | 16 | 24 | 16 | 465 | 412 | 254 | 16 | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 8 | 4 | 57 | 12 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 462 | 45 | 462 | 462 | 505 | 141 | 209 | 212 | 91 | 72 | 81 | 11 | 235 | 2064 | 231 | 247 | 1320 | 231 | 470 | 615 | 11 |
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